... FDA lists two principles for “judicious” antimicrobial use
Oct 04, 2016PHT Editor
FDA strongly acknowledges that effective antimicrobials are critically important for combating infectious disease in both humans and animals.
... Still confused about VFDs? Panel brings clarity to new rules
May 11, 2016PHT Editor
More than 1,000 representatives from the US poultry and livestock industries attended a recent webinar to get a better handle on the FDA’s new rules for the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD).
... FDA issues rule requiring veterinary supervision of medically important antimicrobials
Jun 02, 2015PHT Editor
The US Food and Drug Administration announced today its final rule for the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) — a move that is said to be “an important piece of the agency’s overall strategy to...
... Industry roundtable: Raising poultry without antibiotics
Mar 19, 2015PHT Editor
Antibiotic-free poultry production remains uncharted territory that’s yielding varied results, a few surprises and an ethical dilemma for veterinarians, poultry experts said at an industry...
... Roundtable highlights: Raising poultry without antibiotics
Jan 27, 2015PHT Editor
Antibiotic-free poultry production remains uncharted territory that’s yielding varied results, a few surprises and an ethical dilemma for veterinarians, poultry experts said at an industry...
... AAAP-AVMA antimicrobial guidelines stress good management, judicious use
Dec 15, 2014PHT Editor
Recent guidelines from the American Association of Avian Pathologists and the American Veterinary Medical Association outline the judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials while focusing on the...
